Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp
RecipeKale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp is just as tasty as it is nutritious. Healthy kale is combined with homemade Caesar dressing and fresh-off-the-grill shrimp for a hearty meal.

2 of 22Photo: Thomas J. Story

Grilled Calamari, Watermelon, and Tomato Salad

Grilled Calamari, Watermelon, and Tomato Salad
RecipeChris Cosentino of Cockscomb restaurant in San Francisco is known for adventurous dishes like this one, a meet-up of mild grilled calamari (squid), fresh produce, and exciting seasonings. To make the dish as fiery as Cosentino likes it, use 2 tbsp. black pepper and 2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, and don't seed the serrano chile.

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3 of 22Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
RecipeTry a new twist on the classic Caesar salad by topping leafy greens with flavorful grilled shrimp. The single anchovy fillet lends umami depth to the dressing without giving it any sort of strong fishy flavor.

Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp RecipeLook for beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors at your local farmers' market, and keep them at room temperature until you're ready to slice and serve. Refrigerating will give them a mealy texture.

Mackerel with Herb Salad

Mackerel with Herb Salad
RecipeMackerel has a firm texture and full-bodied flavor, making it a perfect candidate for the grill. Serve over an easy salad of fresh herbs, orange sections, sweet onion and walnuts.

12 of 22Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Fonda Shaia

Shrimp, Tomato, and Watermelon Salad

Shrimp, Tomato, and Watermelon Salad RecipeThis is no ordinary salad. Pairing sweet watermelon with earthy tomatoes and fresh grilled shrimp yields a flavor combination that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Try this dish once and you'll be hooked.

Spinach and Scallop Salad

Spinach and Scallop Salad RecipeJuicy grilled sea scallops crowned with caramelized onions and pine nuts top a bed of lemony spinach. Sautéeing the pine nuts with the chopped onions is an easy way to enhance their natural flavors.

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15 of 22Randy Mayor

Grilled Tuna Niçoise Salad

Grilled Tuna Niçoise Salad RecipeThis French-inspired 20-minute salad employs several delicious tricks to speed up preparation. Use bottled Italian dressing for instant flavor, and microwave the potatoes and green beans for quick veggies that are bright, fresh, and crisp.

16 of 22Becky Luigart-Stayner

Summer Salad of Seared Tuna, Lima Beans, and Tomatoes

Summer Salad of Seared Tuna, Lima Beans, and Tomatoes RecipeIf you're a fan of rare tuna, be sure to just lightly sear these steaks so they're still translucent in the middle. Once the steaks are sliced and fanned out, the tuna will shimmer with contrasting tones, resulting in an especially gorgeous presentation.

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17 of 22James Carrier

Grilled-Salmon Salad

Grilled-Salmon Salad RecipeWhat sets this salad apart is the contrast of mildly spiced salmon against creamy goat cheese–all dressed with a juicy tomato vinaigrette. For an easy dinner, make the vinaigrette a few hours in advance, and serve the dish with warmed corn tortillas.

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French-Style Shrimp Salad

French-Style Shrimp Salad RecipeThis twist on France's salade niçoise calls for shrimp instead of the traditional tuna. Featuring the best of summer produce, it's the perfect choice for a relaxed, warm-weather gathering on the patio.

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19 of 22James Carrier

Grilled Salmon Salad

Grilled Salmon Salad RecipeYou may as well call this an "antioxidant salad," because in addition to bursting with summery colors and flavors, it's full of phytonutrient rich produce like raspberries, soybeans, and tomatoes.

20 of 22James Carrier

Grilled Fish on Cilantro-Chili Slaw

Grilled Fish on Cilantro-Chili Slaw RecipeThis vinegar-based slaw makes for a refreshingly crisp and tangy cabbage salad that pairs perfectly with a firm white fish. Serve it with warm corn tortillas and consider this a fish taco, deconstructed.